A film screening is being hosted by the President’s advisory committee with a virtual Q&Q with co-director Sam Eilertsen. Please register here.
Holocaust EduVoices of Remembrance exhibit & presentation Holocaust Education Week
Nov.4-8 is the annual Holocaust Education Week, and you are invited you to attend an exhibit by Brock students who are descendants of Holocaust survivors in the Library. A highlight of the Holocaust Education Week this year is a special presentation by Georgina Katz, a child of Holocaust survivors, on Tuesday, Nov.5 2:30-4:00 pm in the Rankin Pavilion (RFP 215).
Tickets Available
The union has purchased four tickets to Scorched put on by the drama department at Brock. This timely play is one we think is important and worth members seeing. If you would like tickets, please email here. Please include what show you would like to see and the time. We are working on adding more benefits to CUPE members, please check back soon for more information. Please look up reviews or trigger warnings for the play.
Grad Supplement for Instructors who are FT Students
For every P course taught by a FT Grad Student, a Grad Student Supplement in the amount of $416 should be provided on top of the base rate for the course.
This has been discussed this with HR and they are acknowledging that errors have been made with quite a few folks not receiving the Supplement.
The union is collecting the following information to verify if the member received the Supplement or not:
– the name of FT Grad Students who taught a course
– the name of the course(s) taught
– the term when the course was taught
Members should mention all courses taught between Fall of 2021 and the current term.
The information should be emailed to the Local’s president, Phil Wachel, as soon as possible:
Union Open House
Come get in the Halloween spirit with some prizes and some treats! All members are welcomed to our Union open house on Wednesday October 30th 2024 from 12pm to 4pm. We will hold a free raffle draw and will have drinks and snacks. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Anti- Oppression Training
Members in Good standing are welcome to register for the anti-oppression workshop. Sandy Howe will lead members in a discussion of biases and diversity. October 28th at 1pm. Refreshment and lunch will be served. Please register your attendance on the CUPE calendar or use the QR code below. Please note this event is in-person only.
Thank a Custodian today
We want to take a moment and thank the great custodial staff at Brock who work hard to ensure the campus is safe and clean. Many thanks to our comrades at CUPE 1295 for taking such good care of our campus and buildings.
Micro Social: Friends, Food and Games
Come on out for a fun few hours of food, drink and board games. We will have Catan, Dominion, Aliens the card game, Monopoly and Codenames. Jackboxes 1,2,3 and 6. Please email below for more games and Jackbox numbers. October 9th beginning at 6pm but come when you can. Please register on the calendar for food and drink totals. Please reach out at outreach@outreach4207 for any information or requests for games or dietary concerns.
Message for International Student Workers from Brock International Association
Below is a message from Brock international concerning the news around internation students, status that affects work and study. Their email is below should you have questions.
Greetings Badger,
As you may have heard, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a press conference on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. In it, there was some news relevant to international students at Brock, which we have summarized for you.
Study permit cap
IRCC introduced a cap on new study permits in January 2024. The limit for 2025 and 2026 were announced. Master’s and doctoral students were excluded from the cap in 2024, but will be included starting in 2025. Currently those applying for study permit extensions are exempt from the cap. There was no mention of any change to this.
Note that study permit extensions can only be made from inside Canada and must be made before the study permit expires. If you need to extend your study permit, make sure you do so early, especially if you have travel plans. We recommend you apply 3-4 months before your study permit expires. Brock International offers monthly study permit extension webinars. See ExperienceBU to register.
Post-graduation work permit
IRCC announced that as of November 1, 2024, PGWP applicants will need to submit proof of language skills. For university students, the minimum language proficiency will be a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7. IRCC also plans to better align the PGWP with immigration goals and labour market needs. Specific details have not yet been announced, but check About the PGWP for updates to this program as they become available.
Brock International will continue to monitor for additional updates. We host webinars on applying for PGWP near the end of each term for students ready to apply. See ExperienceBU to register.
Off-campus work
While IRCC intends to increase the number of hours study permit holders can work off campus, no change is in effect yet.
Spousal open work permit
Later this year, IRCC plans to announce changes to eligibility which would limit this type of work permit. Check spouse of international student and family of foreign worker for updates to these programs as they become available.
For full details, see the September 18, 2024 news release and backgrounder:
- Strengthening temporary residence programs for sustainable volumes
- Actions taken to strengthen Canada’s temporary residence programs and migration pathways
If you have any questions related to this announcement or for any other immigration inquiries, please contact isa@brocku.ca.
Sincerely,
The Team at Brock International
Ice Dog Tickets Available for Members.
Come cheer on the Dogs on Sun, October 20 at 2pm. The local has 20 tickets for members to claim. One per member. Come to the local office during office hours or email info@cupe4207.org.
